They're young, female and have their fingers firmly on our funny bone... Emily Hill meets the rising stars of British comedy ...read ...read ...read ...read
The stand-ups who deliver: meet the new female faces of British comedy
Brave hearts & hugs from Harry
As the search begins for 2018's WellChild Award nominations, Catherine O'Brien meets three of last year's winners, whose exceptional courage won over the judges and the charity's patron Prince Harry ...read ...read ...read ...read
Win a £2,000 spree!
Your chance to bag the ultimate mother-daughter treat at Phase Eight
BELLA BLISSETT
BEAUTY BUZZ: A flash of flushStrictly favourite Debbie McGee: 'It's attitude, not age that counts'
Debbie McGee flew the over-50s flag on Strictly with her enviable energy and incredible flexibility - those splits!
How do you swap city stress for La Dolce Vita? Go figura! One woman's quest for happiness in Italy
Kamin Mohammadi's high-octane London life was ruining her health. So when she was made redundant and offered a friend's flat in Florence, she took a giant leap
Front row: Alexa, tone up our trainers!
We caught up with model, presenter and designer Alexa Chung on her S/S 18 collection for iconic trainer brand Superga. Alexa reveals her inspiration and how she likes to style her Supergas
QUICKFIRE: Actor Ralph Ineson on Spielberg, doing the splits and being a soccer star lookalike
My Career plan B? After university, I taught in a sixth-form college in York for a year and a half before deciding to try acting
Posy powered: pep up your beauty regime with these freshly picked florals
Fresh and modern, Miu Miu LEau Rosee eau de toilette delivers a hint of rose rather than the whole bouquet. £44, debenhams.com
Putting the prettiness into a pout, the new By Terry Baume de Rose Le Stick Levres Lip Care hydrates and prevents lipstick from feathering. £26, byterry.com
Refresh your complexion with the Tom Ford Sheer Cheek Duo in rose-tinted Paradise Lust. £59, harveynichols.com
Givenchy Live Irresistible Blossom Crush eau de toilette unexpectedly blends rose and peony with cocoa bean for a flirty, girly character. £42, debenhams.com
Blending peony, rose and white musk, Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Roller Pearl targets on-the-go wearers who dont even have time to spritz. £39.50, dior.com
Give tired skin a hydrating boost with Pixi Skintreats Jasmine Oil Blend. Apply it directly to the face or mix with your moisturiser. £26, pixibeauty.co.uk
Drs Remedy enriched nail polish in Loveable Lavender is a vitamin-packed,formaldehyde-free formula thats part treatment, part varnish. £11.95, feetlife.co.uk
'I'd be breastfeeding with tears cascading down my cheeks': Alex Jones reveals the hardships of becoming a mother at 39 and how it changed her marriage
Alex Jones is shattered, her one-year-old baby Teddy (pictured together, inset) having kept her up most of the night. 'It really wasn't great; he's teething and has a bit of a cold, so we were up with him every 20 minutes,' says The One Show presenter ruefully. 'Normally he's a pretty good sleeper, but it's as if babies sense you've got something big on the next morning; you end up going through the whole day in a fug.' ...read ...read ...read ...read
The goal-getter's guide to aceing it: If you want to meet career, fitness or creative targets but find it impossible to focus on them, help is at hand...with accountability
Recently the number of apps and Facebook groups dedicated to accountability - the practice of sharing your goals with someone you trust - has grown. If you can tick off your to-do list under the pressure of a looming deadline set by your boss but find it hard to get up early to work on a side project (or go to the gym after work), you might benefit from being accountable to a friend, support group or an app to help you meet those tricky targets ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read
Fierce loyalty, close connections, giggling fits... Gay stars and their mums reveal the incredible bonds they share
Famous gay men reveal the strength and love they received from their mothers, as they struggled with success and sexuality ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read ...read
HAVE YOUR SAY...
Taylor Swift Love Story: Is her private life public property?
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Fashion Filter: @thelondonchatter
Blogger and Instagram influencer Kelly Eastwood shares pieces that will pep up the new season
Trend Forecast: Spring styling tips
From bell flares to the return of the Sloane shrug-on via the belt bag, our fashion team takes you through five new-season style upgrades
YOU READING GROUP
Find out more about our book of the monthEmotional ties: Natural beauty and wellbeing guru Liz Earle on gut feelings and gold stars
'The five cherubs on this antique silver box remind me of my five children, aged from seven to mid-20s. I've found motherhood more relaxing and enjoyable as they've all grown older. They keep me mentally agile!'
YOU Reading Group: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
The heartbreaking, heartwarming and often hilarious story of a lonely woman who, after discovering a little love and kindness, learns to engage with the world and start living.
Health with Sarah Stacey
- The new mum survival kit: Young mothers name their top-ten lifesavers
- Check your chakras!: In Ayurvedic medicine, the chakras are the seven energy hubs that run down the spine
- When it's curtains for anxiety: How a confident performer suffered appalling stage fright from childhood
BEAUTY CLINIC
Using retinol in my skincare routine
Film review: Lady Bird
Greta Gerwig's directorial debut is big-hearted, earnest, goofy, profound and utterly charming, writes Pippa Bailey.
Exclusive reader event: For a Mother's Day treat, meet renowned chef Raymond Blanc at Belmond Le Manoir
For a Mother's Day treat join us and renowned chef RAYMOND BLANC for a day of culinary discovery at his Michelin-starred restaurant.
Front row: The Wickstead workout
This week, watch out for the new Emilia Wickstead x Bodyism activewear collaboration, and plan a surprise treat for your mum at a boutique hotel and spa in Bath.
The niche fashion catalogue queens
From sleek brochures to online edits and pop-ups, the new niche brands are changing the way we shop. Meet the women bringing us pared-down collections to suit the way we live now.
Say it with florals: flower-powered fragrances for a Mothers Day bouquet with a difference
A heady rose fragrance, Sisley limited edition Izia offers a fresh twist on the original with notes of jasmine, lily of the valley and angelica. £95, houseoffraser.co.uk
Elegant and sophisticated, Elie Saab In White eau de parfum embellishes the initial burst of fresh, pretty orange blossom with sensual patchouli and musk. £41, debenhams.com
With notes of pineapple sorbet, rose tea and gardenia, Coach Floral eau de parfum will remind your mother that behind every hardworking superwoman is a gorgeous, girlish beauty. £35, johnlewis.com
Givenchy Dahlia Divin Initiale is sexy and stylish with magnolia,
jasmine and sandalwood notes. Not many perfumes are sensual and pretty in equal measure, but this is one of them. £42, johnlewis.com
Inspired by F Scott Fitzgeralds Tender is the Night, Miller Harris Tender is a quirky fragrance that blends pink pepper, green hyacinth and peony. £95, millerharris.com
A grown-up floral with powerful character, Mugler Les Exceptions Wonder Bouquet blends orange blossom, jasmine and beeswax. £135, mugler.com
The new Prada La Femme LEau perfume is like a spring breeze, combining frangipani flower, mandarin and tuberose. £45.50, johnlewis.com
FOOD & ENTERTAINING
Carb coded
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Easy fishy toast-toppers, two ways
Simple, healthy and full of protein
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Thai curried chicken soup
All the zing of a Thai curry but lighter
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Avocado & coconut dip
This works beautifully as a side with curries and spicy dishes, as well as with crudités or other dippers
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Rainbow 'spaghetti' with parmesan, parsley & crispy bacon
A good advertisement for spiralised veggies
Done & dusted
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Back-to-basics lemon madeira
A teatime classic reimagined, with a sumptuous tangy topping.
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Raspberry chocolate cheesecake
This luxurious dessert has a fraction of the sugar of a more standard version, but you would never know...
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Rose & lime shortbread
What a way to upgrade your shortbread!
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Mini passionfruit & berry babas
These make a luxurious addition to afternoon tea as well as a chic pudding.
Rocking pink
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Rhubarb & orange sponge pudding
Bright and zingy with a satisfying almond crunch
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Rhubarb crumble with nutmeg & pistachios
Pistachios complement tart rhubarb perfectly
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Rhubarb & custard trifles
A delicious take on the classic dessert
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Spiced rhubarb relish
This goes beautifully with roast or grilled lamb in place of redcurrant jelly
